How far is Crawfordsville, IN from Mishawaka, IN?

The driving distance from Crawfordsville, IN to Mishawaka, IN is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
141.35 mi
02h 42m
Flight
118.07 mi
190.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.07 mi
Kilometers
190.02 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.35 mi
Kilometers
227.48 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Return by in Crawfordsville
Thu, Oct 15, 9:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crawfordsville
2026-10-15T16:22
Arrive Mishawaka
Thu, Oct 15, 7:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crawfordsville
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Logansport
IN

City in Indiana

From Crawfordsville
71 mi
01h 21m
To Mishawaka
70.3 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
9 mph SSE
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Crawfordsville and Mishawaka.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crawfordsville and Mishawaka.

  1. 1

    Start on Eastwood Drive

    121 m · 23 sec · Eastwood Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Englewood Drive

    127 m · 26 sec · North Englewood Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    3221 ft · 58 sec · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Oak Street

    127 m · 12 sec · North Oak Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Market Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Market Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Washington Street

    10.5 mi · 16 min · North Washington Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Holden Street

    137 m · 8 sec · Holden Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto North Main Street

    104 m · 6 sec · North Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Base Line Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Base Line Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Base Line Rd

    4 mi · 6 min · Base Line Rd

  11. 11

    Continue on Base Line Road

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Base Line Road

  12. 12

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Old US Highway 231

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Old US Highway 231

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sagamore Parkway South

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Sagamore Parkway South

  15. 15

    Continue on Sagamore Parkway North

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Sagamore Parkway North

  16. 16

    Turn sharp right onto Schuyler Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Schuyler Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Hoosier Heartland Highway

    1966 ft · 39 sec · Hoosier Heartland Highway

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    3 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout

    31.5 mi · 39 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Old State Road 25

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Old State Road 25

  21. 21

    Continue on South Cicott Street

    2601 ft · 56 sec · South Cicott Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    2473 ft · 55 sec · West Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    589 ft · 26 sec · South 2nd Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Eel River Avenue

    555 ft · 11 sec · Eel River Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    1345 ft · 34 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North 6th Street

    737 ft · 27 sec · North 6th Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Michigan Avenue

    21.6 mi · 32 min · Michigan Avenue

  28. 28

    Take the ramp left toward South Bend

    1484 ft · 41 sec

  29. 29

    Merge slight left

    42 mi · 51 min

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward US 20 East: Mishawaka, Elkhart

    2307 ft · 56 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left onto Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Saint Joseph Valley Parkway

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 331 South: Bremen, Mishawaka

    1848 ft · 54 sec

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto Bremen Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Bremen Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on Union Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Union Street

  35. 35

    Continue on South Church Street

    2043 ft · 49 sec · South Church Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lincoln Way East

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lincoln Way East

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crawfordsville and Mishawaka.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
37 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Bend
42.2 mi · 30%
Hoosier Heartland Highway
31.9 mi · 23%
Michigan Avenue
21.6 mi · 15%
North Washington Street
10.5 mi · 7%
Base Line Road
9.68 mi · 7%
Base Line Rd
4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

South Bend

Merge slight left

42 mi · 00h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Logansport
01h 21m from Crawfordsville
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Crawfordsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crawfordsville to Mishawaka?

The road trip is about 141.4 miles (227.5 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Logansport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71 miles from Crawfordsville and 70.3 miles from Mishawaka.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.27 one way or $38.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Crawfordsville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mishawaka.

Stop Ideas Near Logansport

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Logansport, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Logansport.

RAIL

Lafayette station

59 mi away
200 North 2nd St.
RAIL

Rensselaer

70 mi away
619 North Cullen Street
BUS

Crawfordsville (Bus), Indiana

89 mi away
1000 Smith Ave
RAIL

Crawfordsville

91 mi away
Spring and Green Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crawfordsville and Mishawaka. Straight-line distance: 118.07 mi (190.02 km).

Crawfordsville

#1 Crawfordsville

City in Montgomery County, Indiana

Population16,151
Coordinates40.0411500, -86.8744500
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Mishawaka

#2 Mishawaka

The most populous city in St.

Population50,312
Coordinates41.6619900, -86.1586200
Altitude220
CountryUnited States
Start: Eastwood Drive (-86.874449, 40.040909)
End: Lincoln Way East (-86.158646, 41.662131)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 227 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.99 gal
18.88 L · about $19.27
Round trip
$38.54
9.98 gal · 37.76 L
Estimated CO2
44.3 kg one way
Round trip: 88.7 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $19.27 $38.54
Mid-grade $4.46 $22.23 $44.46
Premium $4.99 $24.89 $49.78
Diesel $6.62 $33.04 $66.08

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Indiana · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Crawfordsville and Mishawaka. The current time is 16:22:36.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.